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There is a particular set of emotions that comes along with a relapse, and a whole other set of emotions that comes along with the

Many addiction specialists and others in the recovery community say that your first 90 days in recovery are the most important. You need to practice

Comorbidity is essentially having both a substance use disorder and mental disorder simultaneously. People with a drug addiction are twice as likely to experience mood

Is “rock bottom” a myth in the world of addiction and recovery? Yes and no.  In treatment, it’s not uncommon for people to share stories

Needle exchange programs, sites where IV drug users can exchange used, or “dirty,” needles/syringes for sterile ones, are hotly disputed in the U.S. at a

Dreams about using or relapsing can be incredibly unsettling for those overcoming addiction, especially when you’ve been sober for a time. It is important to

Addiction is a relapsing brain disease that affects over 20 million people, according to a 2017 report by the U.S. Surgeon General. Chronic relapse is

There are many therapeutic approaches to substance abuse treatment, and a truly comprehensive take on addiction treatment begins with a multi-approach plan. Several therapies are

After completing detox and inpatient treatment at a detox/residential facility, those with a substance use disorder have the option to move into a sober living